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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 210.19 and 115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 210.19 and 115.77 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 210.19 = 115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/210.19 = 115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 210.19 × 115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 24,333.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,333.70/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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